The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Sometimes, for someone pretending to be asleep, any calls from the outside world are in vain.

Xu Jing wanted to argue a few more words, but in the blink of an eye, Xie Tianyi had already left in big strides, leaving her with a back that was getting farther and farther away but still tall and handsome.

She looked at his back and secretly vowed in her heart that no matter what, one day she would pull him into her world.

In fact, the "chance encounter" at the village entrance was not accidental, but the result of her careful planning.

After learning that Xie Tianyi was heading to the town in an ox cart, she caught this clue through Xu Gaoping's casual conversation, so she waited at the entrance of the village in advance just to be able to talk to Xie Tianyi.

She waited from the dawn to the darkening of night, just when she was almost in despair and ready to give up, Xie Tianyi's figure finally came into view. At that moment, she felt an irrepressible joy in her heart, and was glad that she did not miss the opportunity.

However, Xie Tianyi's attitude made her feel frustrated. She had no choice but to go home and think about her next strategy.

Dinner at home had already ended. When Chen Xi learned that Xie Tianyi had returned, he was busy cleaning Xiaoyang and Xiaochen. He told him with foamy hands that the food was still warm in the pot and could be enjoyed at any time.

Xie Tianyi walked into the children's room and saw two little babies, washed as white as jade, playing naked on the bed, laughing crisply and with innocent happiness on their faces.

"Xiaoyang, Xiaochen, how do you feel about your first day at school?" Xie Tianyi bent down and asked gently.

"I'm so happy! With Xiaohua and Xiaoqiang in the school, we can study and play together!"

Xiaochen's eyes sparkled as he looked at his father expectantly.

At this time, Chen Xi walked in quietly and reminded: "The food is reserved for you, come and eat it while it's hot, it's late."

After Xie Tianyi gave a brief response, he left the room.

On the other hand, Xu Jing was feeling very unwilling. She didn't understand what kind of magic Chen Xi had that could make Xie Tianyi so devoted to her.

If I hadn't chosen to leave, how would Chen Xi have had the opportunity to intervene?

Jealousy and resentment were intertwined in her heart, brewing quietly.

When she learned that Xie Tianyi's precious children had already entered the palace of knowledge with their schoolbags on their backs, a plan instantly came to her mind.

She thought to herself, why not send her daughter to the same school, and use this invisible bond to quietly narrow the distance between her and Xie Tianyi's family.

After all, the children are of similar age, and imagining that Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's laughter can also be integrated with the sweet laughter of her own little princess is undoubtedly a heartwarming drama that Xu Jing has carefully planned in her mind.

On the other side of the Chen family, after some twists and turns, Chen Zhenwu finally got his wish and brought Zheng Cuihua home.

From then on, every detail of life was no longer influenced by outsiders. Zhou Xuemei's cold-eyed observation became a thing of the past, and an atmosphere of freedom and reconciliation filled the home.

"Cuihua, is that you? Are you really back?" Old Mrs. Chen asked gently in the main room with a look of anticipation in her eyes.

Zheng Cuihua said nothing, just nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Chen Zhenwu hurried forward, with a warm smile on his face, and answered for his wife: "Yes, mother, I brought Cuihua back."

The old lady smiled with relief: "It's good that you're back. The family is reunited. In the future, let's live in harmony and stop having unnecessary quarrels."

Faced with this warm yet slightly restrictive reminder, Zheng Cuihua did not say much, but turned around silently.

Chen Zhenwu stayed in the main room, responding to his mother's words and praying silently in his heart that this peace would last forever.

When the two disappeared at the end of the corridor, Zhou Xuemei suddenly appeared from thin air, with an imperceptible sneer on her face and a sour tone that revealed some dissatisfaction: "You just came in and you're already so upset. I don't know how you'll make trouble in the future."

Old Mrs. Chen sat upright on an old wooden chair, with endless vicissitudes hidden deep in her wrinkles. She chose to remain silent in response to these words, perhaps because of the uncertainty about the future, or the helpless acceptance of the status quo.

"I think she is clearly arrogant and doesn't take us seriously at all." Zhou Xuemei's tone was mixed with resentment and anger.

When Mrs. Chen heard this, a trace of fatigue flashed across her brows. Although her voice was soft, it was full of majesty: "Okay, you should also stop talking. The family has been divided clearly. Everyone should take care of their own business. We should not worry about other people's lives. You don't need to worry about it."

"Hey, I just can't stand it. Her attitude towards you..."

"You have to endure it even if you can't bear it. It took a lot of effort to get her to change her mind. If you cause trouble again and make her angry and leave, what should I do then?"

Zhou Xuemei's inner dissatisfaction seemed to have found an outlet. As both were daughters-in-law, why did she always have to give in, while Zheng Cuihua could rely on the power of her mother's family to do whatever she wanted, go back when she wanted to, and be angry when she wanted to. Why did she get this privilege?

Thinking about the fact that she had given birth to a boy for the Chen family, while Zheng Cuihua had been married for many years but had never received any good news, where did her arrogance come from?

Old Mrs. Chen knew everything, but could only sigh helplessly.

If the fifty taels of silver had not been lost, there would not have been so many compromises today.

She secretly fantasized in her heart that if the money was still there, wouldn't the two daughters-in-law have to compete to please her, and life would be very different. Thinking about it, a bitter smile appeared on the corners of her mouth.

As soon as Zheng Cuihua entered the room, she whispered in confusion, "Did your eldest brother really live with mother? Zhou Xuemei is so smart, why would she be willing to take on extra responsibilities for no reason?"

When Li Zhenwu heard this, the flames in his heart suddenly flared up, but considering the peace he had created with great difficulty, he had to suppress his anger and explained softly: "Don't say that, how can mother be a burden? As children, it is our responsibility and obligation to respect our parents."

There was a hint of regret in Zheng Cuihua's eyes, and her voice was softened with a hint of apology.

"I really didn't mean that. Mom's position in our hearts is irreplaceable. I was just thinking, given Zhou Xuemei's calculating personality, if there were no practical benefits, how could she be willing to accept Mom to live with her?"

Chen Zhenwu's eyes became profound at that moment.

Years of living together have given him a thorough understanding of the temperament of everyone in the family.

He nodded slightly, confirming what Zheng Cuihua said: "You are right, Zhou Xuemei is indeed a person who puts profit above all else. She always accepts everything that is beneficial to her and never does a business that loses money."

Just when the atmosphere was getting a little heavy, Zheng Cuihua's eyes flickered, bringing a hint of new revelation.

"What do you think? Could it be that Zhou Xuemei secretly took away Mom's savings? After all, she lives with Mom day and night. If she accidentally finds where Mom hides her money one day, there's no guarantee that she won't steal it when Mom isn't paying attention."